Synonyms of dominate

dominate

verb

ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt 

1

as in to subdue

to bring under one's control by force of arms

The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subdue
• conquer
• subject
• defeat
• overcome
• overpower
• subjugate
• subordinate
• enslave
• vanquish
• reduce
• pacify
• crush
• beat
• smash
• annihilate
• suppress
• lick
• prevail (over)
• triumph (over)
• whip
• quell
• rout
• mow (down)
• thrash
• trounce
• clobber
• smother
• quash
• repress
• silence
• squelch
• drub
• squash
• snuff (out)
• put down
• crack down (on)
• wallop
• break
• skunk
• clamp down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberate
• free
• emancipate
• release
• spring
• discharge
• enfranchise
• unbind
• manumit
• unfetter
• unchain
• uncage

2

as in to overlook

to look down on

The remains of an ancient fortress dominate the town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlook
• front
• face
• command

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dominate

The war in Ukraine, alongside conflicts in the Middle East and concerns over AI, are expected to dominate the agenda at the UN General Assembly this week, as nearly 130 heads of state gather in New York. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Derek Thompson once stood in the winner's circle next to a champion racehorse named Shergar, owned by one of the richest royals in the world, who dominated on the tracks in the 1980s. — Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

The Volunteers dominated Kennesaw State 42-9 on Saturday to improve to 3-0. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

The Chargers were dominated by Arizona, then dropped another home game to the Raiders. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026